Light



LIGHT Filed March l2, 1935 2 Sheets-Sheet l @gli III

/5 'lfV W /60 Attorney C. E. GASKIN LIGHT AFiled Maron 12, 1935 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 Inventov Attomey Patented Dec. 17, 1935 UNITED STATES PATENT .OFFICE I 1 Claim.

This invention relates broadly to the class of illumination and has as its object the provision of a handy light, characterized by simplicity of construction, and adaptation, and which can be readily fastened to the arm in a manner for use when exploring dark corners, or for meter reading, .and for numerous other purposes as will readily present themselves.

A further object of the invention is also to provide a light of this character which will prove a useful accessory for automobile drivers, night watchmen, and which also can be used for many purposes in the home.

Briefly the invention consists of a flashlight together with a holder therefor for securing the holder on the arm in a manner to permit of ready convenient use of the flashlight.

The invention together with its objects and advantages will be best understood from a study of the following description taken in connection with the accompanying drawings wherein:

Figure 1 is an elevational view illustrating the application of the invention.

Figure 2 is a plan view of one part of the holder.

Figure 3 is a similar view of the companion or second part of the holder.

Figure 4 is .a fragmentary detail sectional view showing the guide anges on one part of the holder in which a part of the second part of the holder operates.

Figure 5 is a view reverse to that shown in Figure 1 and further illustrating the invention.

Figure 6 is a side elevational view of the light holder and attaching straps.

Figure 7 is an end elevational view of a part of the holder.

Referring to the drawings by reference numerals, it will be seen that the device comprises a holder consisting of a pair of companion sections or parts I0 and I I respectively. Each of the parts I0 and I I includes a relatively wide end portion provided with strap accommodating slots I2 and an end retaining ange, the flange of the part I0 being indicated by the reference numeral I3 and the flange of the part II being indicated by the reference numeral I4. The parts or sections I and I I of the holder also include narrow elongated ends arranged in overlapping relation with the said narrow elongated end of the holder section I0 provided with a short spaced parallel guide channel I5 between which operate the narrow end part of the holder section II as clearly shown in Figure 4. Thus the sections I0 and II may be adjusted longitudinally to accommodate a somewhat conventional flashlight I6 of any 5 suitable length.

As shown in the drawings, the flashlight I6 is disposed on the holder longitudinally thereof with the butt end of the flashlight casing engaging the flange i3 that engages by spring fingers I3a formed on the edge of the ange I3 and as will be clear from a study of Figures 1, 2, .and 7. The flange I4 is apertured to accommodate the lens Ita of the flashlight I5 as shown in Figure 1.

To secure the flashlight I6 on the holder, and 15 the holder and flashlight onthe arm I'I of the wearer, straps I8 are provided. The straps I8 consist of elastic webs, or other suitable material provided with complemental fastening devices I9,

ISa on the ends therof. The straps I8 are trained 20 over the flashlight I6 and through the slots I2 and then around the arm I'I as will be clear from a study of Figures 1 and 5 with the fastener equipped ends of the straps then engaged as shown in Figure 5 to thereby securely retain the z5 device on the arm.

Obviously with the device thus attached to the arm the hands of the user are free for use while at the same time the light will be held so that the full benefits thereof may be obtained,

It will be apparent that a device of this character will have many uses and when not in use can be conveniently carried in ones pocket.

Having thus described the invention, what is claimed as new is:

In a lighting device of the character described, a longitudinally extensible holder for iiashlights, one end of said holder having an upstanding retaining flange adapted to abut one end of the ashlight, an upstanding .apertured flange on the 40 other end of -said holder adapted to receive the lens end of the flashlight, a portion of said lens projecting through said aperture, said holder at opposite ends thereof being provided with slots, and straps passing around said flashlight and through said slot and adapted to be fastened around the arm of the user for securing the holder .and ashlight in position on the arm.

CHARLES E. GAsKIN. 

